million that doesn't exist. don't get pulled into the delusional system. thanks for being here! [applause] (male announer) live from the bay area's news station, kron 4 news starts now. >> pam: now at five. a ray of hope for a city fighting a losing battle with violence. after losing a quarter of their ranks to layoffs, oakland police are hiring again. >> our numbers are increasing. we know we've seen an increase in crime. >> pam: tonight kron four breaks down those crime

numbers. to show you where the new class of recruits will be needed most. violent crime a continuing problem in oaklandnow o-p-d says help is on the way >> "the city of oakland and the oakland police department we are hiring" >> reporter: after laying off 80 officers back in 2010 due to budget cuts the oakland police department is once again accepting applicationsyou're looking at the faces of new opd recruits that will graduate from the 166th academy class in marchopd officer johnna watson saysright after thatthere's another police academy starting up in the same month >> "we have a march academy class, then another 55 available slots" >> reporter: that's 165 job openings at o-p-dwhich currently has 612 sworn officers in uniformwith violent crime on the risewatson says the new recruits are sorely needed

>> "that's always good news" every officer that is able to help and prevent crime on the street is always good news. >> reporter: in oakland, haaziq madyun - kron 4 news >> now we'll break down some oakland crime numbers. a ofrobberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts are on the rise this year. there have been 585 robberies so far this year. that's 22 percent more than this time in 20-12. as for burglaries - more than 16-hundred alerady.and --already we're still in february. that's 6 percent more than this time last year. and almost 11-hundred vehicle thefts. which is 8 percent more than at this point in 20-12. it's worth noting that murders and rapes are down so far this year compared to last. so police are making gains in some areas, but losing ground when it comes to robberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts. >> pam: now to a developling story. a livermore mother.

convicted of having sex young teenage boys, could be facing more charges tonight. kron 4 news has learned christine hubbs. is under investigation for cyber- bullying one of her victims. justine waldman tells us. her daughers are also being questioned by police. >> reporter: kron 4 news has learned police want to know if christine hubbs.seen here from an earluer court apperance. is behind a vicious cyber bullying attack against one of her victims. livermore police tell me her daughters posted mean messgages about one of the boys on social media sites. and the comments crossed the line. >> "when it got to the point that they were threatening harm against one of the boys that is when it crosses the line from free speech to a criminal act." >> reporter: here is timeline of events. just days after being released from state prison for having sex with teenage boys.on friday hubbs is arrested again for a parole violation. possesion of porn. on satuday at 10am. the threatening posts. police say put up by her daughters.

are spotted by the victim. scared for his life. he calls police an hour later. police then start their cyber-bullying investigation and the posts suddendly disapear from the internet. >> "our curisout is did christine have anything to do with it did she iniat this cycle. not that she is online or anything like that but did she ination it." >> reporter: police are questioning not only hubbs, her daughters but also the 4 people who also commented on the posts.putting up threats of violence. if police make arrests. it in livermore justine waldman kron 4 news. >> pam: hubbs pleased no contest back in 2011. to having sex with the two teens over a two year period. according to court victims was her daughter's underage

boyfriend. new tonight -- twelve-that's the reward being offered by police in santa cruz. kron four's rob fladeboe reports now on what's behind the reward. >> reporter: the reward offer comes amid a recent spike in crime that has police reaching out to community for help. help in solving three violent of pauly silva who was gunned down during a confron tation outside the red room lounge and locust and cedar in downtown santa cruz on february 9. two days later, a uc santa cruz student was robbed and shot in the head as she waited for a bus here at natural bridges and delaware avenue. and two days after that, the food bin and several customers were robbed at gunpoint on mission street. police police released a deval all three have a significant >> all three have shocked the consciousness of this committee and have people on the edge. >> reporter: the police have released sketch of the suspect in the non-fatal attack on the uc student. he's described as a white male in his 30's who wore a red

bandana across his face. >> our goal is to get these salt, and to take the seriously, into get these it-salt. thsolved. and to put the communities mind at ease. >> reporter: at the same time, police do not think there is a connection between the crime spree and sunday's rape of a visitor to the campus of u-c santa cruz. >> pam: right now -- police are looking for this man. university officials are encouraging all students to attend a special safety meeting this evening where they will will unveil new security measure. kron4 will be there live at eight.

this high school senior has a debilitating blood disorder that could cause meningitis. but there are no other cases so it appears to be isolated >> reporter: the principal says that after the student was hospitalized over the weekend the officials notified. by phone. county health officials reached out to friends and family. who could have had close contact? >> there is a pot of laws that are using this with a casual contacts is not at risk. even the classroom, breeding, or riding in a car that is not-- breathing.. it is the kissing on the lips.

or sharing eating utensils and sharing drinks. those are the levels of context sharing that we are concerned. >> reporter: those are being offered antibiotics as a preventative measure. the 17 year-old is critically ill. he is now turned a corner is improving and,, kron 4. >> pam: just into the newsroom right blaming unsafe working conditions for the the death of a veterans affairs medical researcher, last year. richard din. was working on a vaccine for a rare strain of meningitis - when he himself became infected. and later died. >> catherine: a developing story. new details on that explosion and fire in a kansas city restaurant tuesday. we now know that at least one person - an employee - has been killed. and there are questions about whether authorities could have prevented the

tragedy. it was happy hour at j-j's restaurant when the explosion happened tuesday. only minutes before.several employees had been evacuated. it wasn't soon enough -- the fire sent 10 employees and several others to the hospital. and one waitress apparently didn't make it out. it's believed that a body found today is that of 35- year-old megan cramer. the kansas city mayor acknowledges that there could be more victims. >> we continue to work on the scene to make sure that we have addressed every possible issues. >> catherine: as for the cause, while the investigation continues - a contractor may have hit a natural gas line - causing the explosion. and it's troubling that neighbors say they had smelled the strong odor of gas an hour before the explosion. some even indicating that they had noticed a gas smell days ago. about everybody the with the

supposed to. the public response to it about static job. >> catherine: 8 it -- saying that it it an outstanding job however,but some say it was 'not' and outstanding response. onewe learned today that the fire dept. had actually been on the scene about an hour before the explosion.and instead of they left after talking to an employee of the gas scene. the gas company has not responded publicly. and the mayor says it's too early to point fingers. the injured range from people hit by flying gas.to those who suffered severe burns. three of them are in critical condition tonight. jacob oa much different >> jacqueline: take a look. a much different story it was breezy and more than yesterday. the satellite and radar with clear skies but a number system to the board of us the north of us.

however, upon coverage could impact us and it is brief. still, closer to the coast. 29 mph in half moon bay. oc50s in a another of the number of other locations. babbittthe kron-4 news at five is just getting started. next -- the newly discovered body of a missing tourist thought to look. >> pam: at 5-15. to to toll takers on the golden gate bridge. 1 ready. a 5-30. extreme weather hitting all over the united states. from the storm warnings in the east -- to a snowy arizona. at 5-35 -- could the case against a double-amputee olympain accused of murder, be falling apart? the new testimony is his bail hearing. keep it here.

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>> a developing story. and it's a strange one. the body of a missing canadian tourist has been found in a water tank. on top of a california hotel. the historic cecil hotel is in downtown los angeles. 21-year-old elisa lam was last seen january 26th. her body in the roof-top water tank after guests complained about low water pressure. 1 troubling. . but it is disgusting. the

water that i breakand that water that i drink and pressed my teeth with? >> catherine: and then there's the surveillance video - which shows the woman acting strangely in a hotel elevator. she walks into the elevator.pushes several buttons.and later peeks outside a couple of times -- as if someone. police are trying to figure out if her death was the result of foul play. health officials, meantime - have issued a 'do-not-drink' order at the hotel. >> we're profiling the bay area's most wanted suspects. police in pleasant hill are looking for two suspects in a recent violent home robbery. it happened just after 11-am on february 7th. this was at a home on wendy drive near beth drive. this is between contra costa blvd and interstate 680. here are sketches of the suspects. they pistol whipped one of the residents and held them at gun-point. the suspects stole cash, a laptop and hand-gun from the home. i'm grant lodes, kron 4 news.

>> pam: in a little over a month toll takers will be a thing of the past at the golden gate bridge. today a new online resource was unveiled was to help change. kron4's maureen kelly explains what you need to know. >> reporter: fastrack.then you don't have anything to worry about when all electronic tolling goes live.just drive on thru like you normally do. if you don't have fastrack.you can now sign up for an account on the golden gate bridge district's website. you have to keep a prepaid balance to use it, .but it knocks a dollar off the toll you pay here on the golden gate bridgeand you can use it on all the other bay area bridges as well. if you don't like the idea of a prepaid balance and you'd rather just pay as you go another option would be to also sign up for pay by plate.which is an account linked to your car's liscense plate. your credit card is charged the full 6 dollar toll after camera's detect your plate as you drive thru. another option.you can make a one

time payment either before or within 48 hours of crossing the spaneither here on lineor at one of the many kiosks that will be set up around the bay area.and yes.those will take cash. those who do nothing at allwill get a bill.the car's registered owner will recieve a toll invoice like this one here in the mail. and they'll have 21 days to pay before being hit with a 25 fine for toll evasion. maureen kelly kron4 news more bay area news-- a gas leak prompted an evacuation in san francisco's mission district. this is video from our helicopter partnership with abc 7 news of the scene just after 10:30 this morning. pg-and-e crews say a contractor working on a city sewer project dropped a large rock and punctured three gas pipelines. about 40 people were evacuated. the leak was capped and the evacuation order was lifted just before one this afternoon. >> reporter: out of 200 people lost water overnight.

this was near two city blocks. these working crews showing that these infrastructure date back to the 1930's. this was simply just given out because it was old and as recent cold weather. this happened at 4:00 a.m. had with this water main break that was also impacted with other residents in this area. however, it also impacted cable car service. the reason why is that the debris and that water would get into the cable will tran, stanford's is good, kron 4. >>gary >> jacqueline: take a look at what we have seen before

coast-to-coast. and it even with these awards tabs it did not feel that much colder. however, the 20 m.p.h. wind speed and half moon bay. and gusting. at 40 m.p.h.. the weather headlines, it is dying down. patchy frost. temperatures are worried bit. mild and we're going to stay temperatures are-bottled a bit forced, let us talk about the mild 41 degrees in oakland. and a mixture of 30's in the south bay. also, patchy frost. for the in the valleys. inland. a

few degrees warmer in some locations. 60s in the regi richmond, walnut creek. and a bit close to the coast. 55 degrees in ocean beach. 50s for the north bay. a look at your extended forecast with chilly and mild. cooling down on saturday in the chance of rainfall. anything that we will see will be light. warmer weather will return. >> catherine: this developing story with the 787 tran linestreamliner. they are expected to present this plan for the dream liner..

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now in jeopardy. the disappointe word they everthe greatness of the raiders.in oakland.is in wonthat' s because the n-f-l will not promise loan money oakland that would replace the out-dated coliseum. we're learning the n-f-l is loan money of up to 200 million dollars - money the 49ers get to help build clara. the leage wants to see stronger corporate and fan on a loan for a raiders new opinions about this one on facebook. kevin: stop worrying about a new stadium!! how about using the money you have to sign quality players! winning games will put more fans in the stands. until that a new stadium isn't what you should be focusing on. omar: stadium on hold!! why don't local leaders & state the streets of oakland first! put more policemen on the streets! jeremy: share the stadium is permitted to be a 2 team stadium. we're always looking for controversial stories of the day. head to our kron-4 facebook fan page to join the conversation.

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(male announer) live from the bay area's news station, kron 4 news starts now. run 1 >> pam: developing at 5. u-s. right now, the midwest while here on the west -- arizona. we'll have the dramatic new pictures ahead. but first, jaqueline bennet tracking these weather patterns right now. >> jacqueline: right now, we see these systems through arizona, the rockies. and oklahoma and a a. showing you to the northeast. all of this blue is indicating snowfall just to show you how cold this this. friday,

let us take a look at what is going on over arizona and colorado towards kansas and oklahoma. this is a system that we were dealing with yesterday. a very cold system and it is going all the way to the south. the rule arizona, and it is merging with another disturbance, powerful. texas, oklahoma we will see severe weather with the clash of the cold air, and the warm air from the gulf of alaska. producing snowfall, freezing rain in portions of oklahoma and the threat of tornadoes. with a very nasty picture. conditions will improve as we move to the east. >> catherine: after parts of the country got walloped recently by a huge winter storm. there's another powerful storm system moving through the midsection of the

country. including here in kansas. strong winds could hit the central plains. and the south and midwest could see freezing rain. this is oklahoma. with snow already on the ground. it's one of the places where there are winter storm watches and warnings in effect tonight. there could be problems from oklahoma and kansas to the ohio valley and even further east. indiana and illinois are also getting cold, wet weather.and possibly more snow. take a look at arizona, a bit more unusual. this is in flagstaff. many cancelled class's. and so has been a problem in california.

pretty heavy in the sacramento area. and the mountains, with heavy snow making a big mess of roads. this could get more rain or possibly thunderstorms. >> pam: stay with as we track the extreme u-s weather -- more also on the web at kron-4 dot com, and our facebook and twitter pages. >> in south afrrica, prosecutors and defense lawyers are about to make their final arguments in the bail hearing for oscar pistorius the legless olympic athlete known as the blade runner is charged with murdering his girlfriend on valentines say. --day...pistorius wore his artificial legs as he arrived in court. but was he wearing them when he shot girlfriend reeva steenkamp last week? he says no. pistorius says he was awaked by what he thought was an

intruder in his bathroom. he says he grabbed his gun and made his way down the hall and then shot upwards through the door. he testified, "i felt a sense of terror rushing over me." >> "i did not have my prosthetic legs." >> "and i felt extremely but the prosecution says pistorius took the time to strap on his legs, then strode to the bathroom and fired downwards, fully aware that his girlfriend was behind the locked door. prosecutors also cited a witness who claimed to have heard the couple arguing nonstop before the shooting. pistorius's lawyer got them to admit the witness was 300 yards away. the length of three football fields. the athlete broke down in tears several times. his uncle insists that pistorius has no violent nature. >> "he looks tough and he looks like a superstar and holds himself in the public domain but he's actually a very, very kind soft person."

>> catherine: the prosecution is saying that he is a flight risk. he has a lot of money in offshore accounts, and a home in italy. the one hand behind bars. they want him-behind bars. -- >> pam: sony just wrapped up a press conference in new york where they unveiled a new gaming console. kron 4's tech reporter gabe slate is here gabe, what do we know? >> - it's been 7 years in the making and now it's official next living room console the playstation 4. >> this will bring the synergy between hardware, software and the most powerful gaming for creativity.

>> this president's day was a bit strange. it did not show the media the actual consoles. they do not have an official release date for price but it will be available for the 2013 holiday season. here is what we do know. it is with highly integrated services, phones, tablet and will focus on streaming gains. network devices and even social media. there are videos for your smart phone, and even to tap into your friends to be powerful, with a stronger processor. and to load games and saved data. it will load quicker, and sony service for place station no. 4 will have new on-line experiences. and also, it is partnering with

facebook to share preferences. stay tuned. i am trying to get hold of new haag information. gabe slate tech report. (cameras flashing) down. >> catherine: developing. former congressman jesse jackson junior apologizes to voters after pleading guilty to campaign fraud. the son of civil rights leader jesse jackson has represented chicago in congress for 17 years. misusing three quarters of a million dollars in political donations. prosecutors say he spent the money on gold watches, expensive furs, a pair of stuffed elk's heads and two hats that once belonged to singer michael jackson. the congressman was treated for bipolar disorder last year. sentencing is set for june. he could get up to five

years in prison. >> lance armstrong will not testify against the anti doping agency of what he knows about performance enhancing drugs. the agency has said that his cooperation is the only path for him to produce his lifetime ban on cycling. >> google is offering some chances for their new high- tech glasses. rob black will have the details and he has to decide whether he google offering a few people

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>> pam: now for today's market update. news that several top federal reserve officials are having doubts about continuing the central bank's efforts to keep borrowing costs at a low-- has sent a shudder through investors. the dow lost 108 points to close at 13-thousand- 927 today. the nasdaq dropped 49 points to close at 3- thousand-164. and the s&p 500-- had its biggest loss of the year-- falling 19 points to close short of one-thousand-512. dow been watching today's winners and losers on wall street. >> the bill and melinda gates won. and the

foundation, and also he is contributing and as a substantial amount of his earnings to charity. along with warren buffett. >> this celebrity has been endorsing the recent changes in tahoe, with the new changes brought out by the ceo. for changes in-yobb be yahoo.. giving consumers what they want which is a nice home page. >> if you can go to a couple

of deferred websites. a couple of different websites, there are $1,500. it is a pretty cool concept. you can especially where this computer. - wear this .. perhaps of will by 2014. >> this is from is gold could to purchase? >> right now, it is that everybody is really apathetic. anxious, and people are thinking that the economy is improving. so there is no fear. the stock market goes higher. and also, the 10 year treasury. with just a 2%. infiltration

expectations and gold has fallen apart recently. it is a good hedge for wealthy people but the average consumer should not purchase. . and you are able to put any of your questions to rob black. >> veto autopsy results are out. and they confirm country music singer mindy mccready's death was a suicide. been one gunshot wound to the head. this was at least her fourthmccready's boyfriend and the father of her youngest son - david wilson is believed to same porch of the home they shared. the troubled singer was in the middle of what he called a "perfect storm." besides her boyfriend dying on the same porch five weeks ago, the friend says mccready was afraid of losing her children. the day before she committed suicide, her friend says family services was proposing her kids move to florida with her mother.

and a reminder, you can catch all your entertainment news, right here on kron-4. o-m-g insider starts at seven, followed by entertainment tonight at 7- >> jacqueline: quite a different water stored at what we saw today from the bay bridge to you're skies. however, this week system. and to a cooler out there today. so if it did not feel much more. because of those strong winds. the 50s and 60s in the north bay in the investment it cooler in pleasanton 47 in daly city. here is what we can expect

tonight. the wind is dying down with clear and cold and a patchy frost. with the wind dying down now. temperatures will do what with that combination will make it feel more than today. temperatures in the 50s and 60s. it will stay dry for most of the extended forecast. a slight chance and the extended forecast. right now, let us take a look at the border closed. 11 patchy frost for the and 60s with 60s also 59 in san

leandro. cooler ocean beach. and also, some lower 60s in the north bay. we did see some new snow. more news snowfall possible but it take a look the new conditions www.snowbomb.com

>> this just in to the kron 4 news room room this officer involved shooting. we are hearing about to sheriff office deputy officers in san diego county a suspect is barricaded inside of a home. the deputies or looking for a suspected car thief. after 3:30 in encinitas. with deputies or both hit with injuries. they have tried to gain entrance inside of that dwelling. we will keep posted right after this. well, well, well.

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and if gas prices follow's last year's pattern -- >> when you look back at 2012 as we approached april and may the start of spring break driving and summer driving season, prices started to fall. >> reporter: relief could be on the way soon. karin caifa kron4 news >> catherine: can someone be too old for facebook? apparently so. a woman in michigan says the social media web-site won't let her 104-year-old grandmother list her real age. every time she puts in the year 1908, it gets automatically changed to 1928. the grandmother is legally blind -- and can't here well -- but with a little help, does read and respond to all her messages. no word from facebook yet on the possible glitch. kron 4 news at 6:00 p.m. this company up, next. coming up, next.

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(male announer) live from the bay area's news station, kron 4 news starts now. >> now at six. new surveillance photos show the two men wanted for questioning in a bay. police say the killings were the result of a marijuana deal gone bad. the three victims were found shot to death in a bedroom of this rural home near sebastopol. at six -- developing new details. in the sonoma county triple murder case. police arrested one suspect -- mark cappello. in mobile, alabama on february 14th. right now -- police looking for two more people who might also be involved in the killings. kron 4's grant lodes has

new sureillance photographs of the persons of interest. and the vehicle they were last seen in. grant? >> these images were taken at a chevron gas station in saint helena the day before the murders. let's take a closer look. we'll see images of two suspects. there's also a gold early 1990s ford ranger the suspects were driving. this one person has a beard. authorities think the suspects are from the denver area.they were seen at service stations from colorado to the bay area. it's believed a marijuana deal went bad, which led to the triple murder.

11 >> pam: more now on a developing story. a livermore mother. fresh out of state prison. is now being questioned by police attack against one of her victims. christine hubbs. seen in this video from a earlier court date. was convicted of having sex with two teenage boys. days after her release. she was arrested on friday for a parole violation. then on saturday, police tell kron 4 news. mean messages about one of the victims appeared online. livermore police tell us, the victim was frightened and called 9-1-1. the above there were threats toward hurting him and he did not know if these were real threats. he did not know if he was going to speak at were a score ever gave movements. he and his family were scared.

>> pam: the posts have been removed from the internet. police are still investigating. what role hubbs had in posting the threatening messages. ny >> new at six. a former teacher filed a lawsuit -- alleging that he, and a football coach at a catholic high school. were fired for reporting sexual abuse and hazing on the football team. the teacher -- chris cer- bone . claims that freshman players told him of the misconduct by the varsity players at st. vincent- st. patrick high school in vallejo. 1this is video of the school. 1cerbone says, he reported the abuse -- and says, he is were one one he is shot 43 for dorner right thing. he was-shocked for doing the right things... developing news at this hour. a petaluma high school senior remains critically ill, after coming down with a debilitating blood infection. it is caused by the same bacteria that can lead to meningitis.

after the student was hospitalized over the weekend, school officials notified parents by phone, and county health officials reached out to friends and family. to determine who may have had close contact with the sick student last week. but i have a granddaughter here and yes i am a little bit worried. been outbreak and no one else has come down with symptoms, parents remain concerned. those at risk. had to have had close contact with the ill student last week. close contact includes sharing drinks or utensils. coughed on. those who fall into that category are being offered antio- biotics as a >> golden gate bridge toll takers will be no more. new all- electronic tolling will start at the end of march. new at six. kron 4's charles clifford maps out the lanes of traffic on the bridge.

>> reporter: the golden gate bridge has 6 lanes of traffic. the number of lanes travelling in each direction on the bridge changes throughout the day 1 1 on the southern end of the bridge, there are 11 eleven toll lanes. only cars traveling south into san francisco have to pay tolls...northbound travel is free. google earth currently, at the toll plaza, the southbound lanes on the left are fastrak only, the rest accept fastrak or cash, via toll takers. the number of each type of toll lane varies depending on how the bridge lanes are configured. but after the conversion to all electronic tolling take place in possibly late march, all of the toll lanes will function in the same way. every lane will become an electronic toll lane and there will no longer be toll takers accepting cash. fastrak will continue to work at all of the lanes and for drivers who don't have a fastrak account, cameras will record license plate numbers and send a bill to the car's registered owner. commuters will also be able to set up an account based on their license plate number, where every time they drive through the plaza a charge will be sent to their credit card.

for people who still want to pay cash, there will be cash payment locations off the bridge where toll crossings can be paid 30 days in advance or within 48 hours after a crossing. in san francisco, charles clifford kron 4 news. with only a few weeks left until all electronic tolling goes into effect. the bridge district started a new outreach program to spread the word. drivers paying cash were given informational cards. back along with their change at the toll booths today. the leaflets explain what driver options will be when the system kicks off. in late march. new l-e-d signs were installed on top of the toll plaza structure. the signs will remain in place despite the fact the booths themselves will be empty. and more signage is on the way. to let motorists know what to do. >> " the 8 27 ft. l e.d. sign that will be added. on top of the canopy that will his message like keep it moving or don't stop what

ever it might be. "electronic tolling" >> pam: the new signs were made to be highly visable. even in the rain and fog. new at six. you can find them all arond the world but not usually in san francisco, but now they have arrived and apparenlty some people don't know what to do when they see them what are they? kron4's stanley roberts expains in this edition of people behaving badly. the abo >> this is a san francisco circle, also known as a roundabout. these are confused drivers in the very same roundabout located in the richmond district at anza and 23rd ave. now according to residents this is not a true round about because it contains stop signs. which might as well be yield signs beice many driver see the circle and miss the fact that they have to stop now see this black mark in the curb? this was because. you know what i'll let steve tell you.

>> steve: oh, about three am a couple saturdays ago you know i hear a crash and the guy it the hit the edge of it then came right over here and you can see the skid marks ans one of his hyub caps came off >> and apparently you ont have to speak good english to explain what goes on here. >> the light just sooooooo no good. >> you see these round abouts are part of the cities traffic calming measures but driver just zip around well over the 25 mph speed limit. >> i'm from south africa we do yea that wy i was pretty intrgued when i say them putting this one in it was intresting to see how it was going to go because i know there are not very common around here. and drivers don't quite get it, >> yea i seen people turn the wrong way. actually i like the round abouts, but for some drivers it's going to take a little getting use to and there are more planned. in san francisco stanley roberts kron 4 news

>> coverage. here's the round-about stanley was showing us. intersection of 23rd and anza street in the richmond district. but there are 9 other round-abouts in the works along lake street in the richmond. round-abouts are planned at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 21st and 24th streets. funding is already in place for 17th, 21st and 24th. money is still needed for the other roundabouts along lake street. >> jacqueline: clear skies. mostly clear as the sun is setting. clear conditions and a weak system through the pacific northwest. that rate will stay to the north with of coverage associated. and it will keep tabs a bit

warmer. right now, temperatures are in the upper 50s. otherwise, mainly low 50s. 54 redwood city. and san jose. dealing with gusting winds near half moon bay. 20 m.p.h.. they should die don't like for temperatures to get chilly like last night. and they could be mostly clear with cold temperatures. patchy frost. the chance of rainfall in the north bay rum. >> coming up the 787 during lighter could be getting the green light. onedream liner and the honor for the chp

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boeings' 787 dreamliners could soon be getting the green light for take off. as the company works on the temporary fix to the planes developing right now -- officials say boeing has plans for a temporary fix to the battery problems. that grounded all of its 7-8-7 dreamliners. boeing's c-e-o is expected to present a plan to the head of the federal aviation administration later this week.the 7-8-7 fleet has been grounded since january 16th after a battery caught fire on a plane parked in boston. another incident -- of a smoking battery led to an plane in japan. >> catherine: in national news. mitt romney will be making his first public speech since losing november's presidential election. he's planning to speak at next month's conservative political action conference. advisers say it's a chance for him to express his appreciation to supporters and friends. we haven't seen much of romney in recent days. he's been spending a lot of time at his california home.

vice president joe biden awarded the medal of valor today to 18 police officers. firefighters.and public safety officers in washington. it's the nation's highest honor -- given to people who risk their own safety to protect others. four of the people who received the award were killed in the line of duty. that includes two c-h-p officers who were killed in a gun battle in fresno county back in 2010. >> carnival is facing a class action lawsuit over the disaster aboard the triumph. the lawsuit claims the company knew - or should have known - that the ship could have mechanical or engine problems. it also says conditions on the ship created a risk of injury or illness. the triumph loss most of its power earlier this month after an engine fire. that caused toilets to overflow into public areas. carnival offered passengers 500 dollars, a free flight home, a full refund, and a credit for another cruise. >> catherine: oscar pistorious was back in court

today. the south african athlete is trying to get bail.after being accused of murdering his girlfriend. he claims he thought she was an intruder.and now his family is going public with their support. karin cayfa has the latest. >> reporter: the oliympic will spend one more night behind bars whether or not he will be released. the athlete has struggled to keep his emotions in check. >> he is grieving he is an extreme shock. he is the grieving and i did not expect him to get over. >> reporter: the second day, they showed war of the case against them. he is charged with premeditation murder against his model role friend. the story incests that he missed a curve for

an intruder. and he had to grow at loft where she was standing. the heat fired straight he would have missed her. the investigator conceded that the defense showing no other signs of assault or an effort to defend herself. they are also questioning the quality of the police investigation. they say that he could flee if he is released he has no violent nature. >> he looks tough. he looks like a superstar. and calls himself in public domain but his action is very, very, soft and kind. >> reporter: hearings will be thursday morning. karin cayfa .. kron 4 >> jacqueline: we did see some cooler temperatures and

a a 50s and 60s. and closer to the coast we did see cooler conditions at the lee city. let us take a look the current wind gusts. 21 m.p.h. 20 in oakland, 18 in redwood city. we are expecting cold temperatures of the wind should die down, overnight. and dcold temperatures with less wind and a bit of warmth. it will feel more bridge in today. and mild the futurecast showing 30's. through the north bay and well to the south. to be in the upper 50s and even some 60s. i think more than the computer model is showing 60s to the north bay but also to the inland valleys. tomorrow, a

mixed of 40's and '50's. a bit more mild than what will see tonight. temperatures out the door. 30's and napa, 33 and livermore. 30's in pleasanton. and a bit warmer for the bay shore. 30's and '40's and the coast. as for the afternoon highs a mixture of 50s and 60s but the light wind. it will feel more than today. 60 to richmond, 59 degrees in livermore. close to the coast, a bit cooler. with 52 in daly city. a look at your extended forecast with cold of their tomorrow but mild. miles also on friday that the changes will come right back. saturday, sunday with light rain possible for the north bay. cool and cloudy but a warm up next week.

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>> catherine: there could still be more victims. crews searching going through the rubble after an explosion and fire in kansas city. coming up the latest on search for more potential victims. a developing story in kansas city. the mayor says there could be more victims in the rubble of a restaurant destroyed by a gas explosion and fire last night. the flames were huge.and people felt the explosion blocks away.. one body was found today.and it's believed to be a waitress who has been missing.. search crews are still on the job. fifteen people were injured in the blast -- and three are in critical condition. injuries range from cuts -- to severe burns. there are also questions about why the fire dept. did not order an evacuation when a crew was called to the site about an hour before the explosion. well, well, well.

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(male announer) live from the bay area's news station, kron 4 news starts now. >> livermore police want to know if hubbs is behind a cyber bullying attack. the would be molestation, of two

teenage boys after april violation. there is currently an investigation. justin waldman, kron 4. >> reporter: in santa cruz there is a significant award in a violent crime spree this will hopefully lead to the killer shot dead outside of a downtown bar. and also in the u. s. c. student and a food store robbery. this was in just a couple of days earlier this month. in santa cruz, rob fladeboe, kron 4. >> it is been violent because of this santa cruz ct median on the uc santa cruz meeting in the next 30 minutes. a safety meeting. - with a woman that was raped on campus. and a student was shot in the head. you will

hear what they have to say at 8:00 p.m. and santa cruz, j.r. stone, kron 4. >> reporter: officials of the oakland police department after laying off 80 officers they are now hiring. >> we have an academy graduating of march. and an academy starting in march and september our numbers are increasing. we have seen an increase in crime and every officer is able to hit the street to help prevent crime. >> reporter: haazig madyun kron 4 >> reporter: stupid is still critically ill from a blood infection from the same bacteria that can cause meningitis. health officials say there is no hope break. were similar symptoms but anybody who is had close contact such as sharing a drink, utensils or a drink

are provided antibiotics. dan kerman, kron 4. >> this other story with this watchdog group are suing several manufacturers that produce these napats what is wrong with these? coming up on kron 4 news what they have to say about how these will put a childrens' health at risks. coming up on kron 4 news at 8:00 p.m. >> reporter: cachalot longer be accepted at the toll plaza. wednesday, they started out handing out information cards and with an on-line information to sign up for fast track or a pit by license plate. that will allow or pay-by license

plate, they will have all electronic tollcollections beginning. >> continuing our coverage these six lanes are reconfigured throughout the day. there are 11 toll lanes. right now, if you're going southbound. all the others are on fast track and after the transition in the month of march will all be electronic. a camera will take a picture of a license plate and you will receive a bill in the mail. >> pam: today, this sony conference was wrapped up in new york. were there is been a new gaming council released. >> it is been in seven years and now it is official, their play station 4 >> police >4 will bring

more synergy between hardware, software, and this most enhanced strongest network in the world. >> this was more of a sneak peek they did not show any of the hardware. they spoke of what it would do. what do not have any visuals on what the actual abilities but it will be likely be unveiled in the month of june and los angeles. a and it is designed to be highly integrated with phones, italics, and streaming over a network of devices and social keening. he will be able to use your smart phone to network with your friends. this is also promised to be faster and power on/off, instantly. guion data will be saved and this cloud service will work with your new on-line

experiences and the new social network capability. they are partnering with facebook to share preferences. some images of the new comptroller were captured with a share button. they can share the last couple of minutes with their team and broadcast it to their friends. however no images to be released. no official release dates the only concord detail worthless application for will be available this holiday season. the day a lot of gamers have >> google is offering its new internet-connected glasses "google glass" to a selected few. people who want a pair of the voice commanded glasses

before the public in 2014-- must apply by february 27th. participants must write a post up to 50 words on google plus or twitter explaining what they might do with the glasses. those chosen by google's judges must pay 1,500 for the glasses and attend a pick-up event in new york, san francisco or los >> yahoo has a new look. the company unveiled its new homepage today. it's the most visual product overhaul since former google executive marissa mayer joined yahoo as ceo. the new homepage is designed to be more intuitive and it allows users to log in through facebook or yahoo to personalize content and share with their friends. the site is now optimized for smartphones and tablets. a move industry leaders suggest will lead to more >> jacqueline: the big weather story tonight. still fairly mild through napa but cooler in places like half moon bay. 50s for the bayshore. we have been

dealing with breezy conditions with 25 m.p.h.. 20 in oakland, and these wind speeds are expected to die down. and for temperatures to get cooler again tonight. the morning lows, once again 30's. santa rosa, napa. we are expecting patchy frost. 30's and '40's for the bay shore. as we take a look at the afternoon highs. things are going to warm up and we will have less wind. it will feel warmer in a look at your extended forecast. saturday, change is coming back to the forecast with a slight chance to the north bay. many more cloud coverage and breezy temperatures we will be back.

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>> take a look at this. a contender for the nba all star team? eddie the otter may not be tall but he sure can dunk. eddie currently resides at the oregon zoo. he's turning the ripe old age of 16 this year and zookeepers say he suffers from arthritis in his elbows. they taught him to dunk last the slam-dunking sea otter has gotten so good at it, zookeepers say nowadays he rarely misses. watch out kobe. >> the nba trade. and take a look at this putting a halt on spring

>> gary: biogenesis, the

center of the steroid scandal, jordan norberto he has been linked to biogenesis. let us go to john hickey.. he is on the phone with us. what to do you understand about this deal? iraq tell there is not much to understand. there are no charges, there is no evidence. these are just reports. a and he has not talked about it and no one has confirmed it. nobody

has confirmed or denied anything. it is in a state of limbo until we get more information. >> are you tired of the steroid scandals? >> there is no way to ovoid it until people stop taking steroids. >> i understand that baseball was snowed out in scottsdale? >> there was a little bit of snowfall. and basically it was just rained out today. >> gary: would you be surprised if the a's were repeated and that their great showing. >> it would be surprising because they are such a great talent. the angels and the rangers. they are so consistent with power and the ability to steal bases.

the only concern i would have is that how a it is such a deep team. it would not surprise me if they did very well again this year. >> any argument with the baseball's next superstar s sespitus? >> i think that he had great potential. not knowg baseball, or how or country operates but he is strong, smart, fast. i think that he can beat a real key player on the national stage. >> thank you in your going to have dinner with the a's manager? >> absolutely. and who will pay? >> probably chem.

[laughter] >> and john for people that remember you used to work for the tribune. you were in the seattle area for a number of years? >> yes. i was living there up to about three weeks ago. >> it was great to have you and thank you. >> it is great to report for the bay area. >>gary: the return of john hickey. he wrote four years for the a's, went up to seattle. and as an anchorperson. >> that was great that you interviewed him tonight. >> when was the last time that you heard of snowfall at a golf tournament. john was just talking about what was going on in phoenix.

they had some activity outside of phoenix today look at that. this is up on dove mountain. that received about 2 in.. and he got right back in his car. he did not even get any planes and. in all my years of covering golf i do not think i ever remember an event snowed out. have you ever seen a golf tournament snowed out? >>gary: i do not recall. >> jacqueline: i do not recall what i did not think that it was 2 in. per hour. perhaps 2 in., total but not 2 in. in per hour. and as we welcome back john hickey. let me see the golf course,

it received 2 in. in one hour. it was great to have john hickey back in the bay area. also, danika patrick you know by now, that she is the first woman to earn the pole position in the nascar history. this is really the biggest race on the circuit. it will be aired on sunday. patrick is a national rookie to boot. having some fun with these questions is all anybody is interested in and certainly this week. >> to you think that patrick has a weight advantage? >> for what, racing? pal

[laughter] i do not know i do not know how much she weighs. >>gary: that would be one of the frustrating that ever been want to talk about danica patrick. once again, we have jackie, front and center, with a firing. with buffalo sabres since 1997. the second longest tenure after publishedj popovich >> i was watching the sabres watching the game and i could not believe that was still the coach. >> with 432 losses, and 162 draws. we will take a quick break and we have a major upset. one more time. we want to welcome back john hickey. >> pam: john hickey

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1.5 years. the warriors against phoenix later. well, well, well.